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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 646.38 and 337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 646.38 and 337.67 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 646.38 = 337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/646.38 = 337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 646.38 × 337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 218,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,262.33/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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